The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 37,200

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
56
72
77.8
61
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
106.3
183.5
106.7
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3761 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.93 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
BMP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
763 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
763 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft